Cox Communications vs Protection 1 home security systems

Reviewing the differences between Cox Communications and Protection 1 home security systems.

Cox Communications and Protection 1 are familiar names in home security systems. Comparing Cox Communications and Protection 1 will give you more options when it comes time to select a new system or upgrade your existing home security.

Cox Communications overview

Cox communications security Cox Communications is a cable provider who has recently added home security systems. Selecting a cable-based home security system requires you to be one of their subscribers. If you wish to take advantage of the wireless and Internet-based products and services offered through Cox, you will be required to select or add Cox as your Internet service provider.

Cox offers the following standard packages with the following features:

Cox Communications Preferred Package

24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
Remote access
Smart phone apps
Text email alerts
Touch screen control panel
Window/door sensors
Motion detector
Wireless router
Yard and window signs
Fire/smoke monitoring
Live video monitoring
Home automation

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service fee starting at $39.99.

Cox Communications Essential Package

24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
Remote access
Smart phone apps
Text email alerts
Touch-screen control panel
Window/door sensors
Motion detector
Wireless router
Yard and window signs

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service starting at $29.99.

For more information on the home security system products and services offered through Cox Communications, and to see if you are currently in one of its service areas, click here .

Protection 1 overview

Protection 1 prides itself on its national and local presence. The company has both nationwide resources as well as smaller, local centers to handle installation and service of its home security systems. To ensure a faster response, Protection 1 has monitoring centers and a Disaster Recovery Center as a backup. Protection 1 has a rating of A+ from the Better Business Bureau and the company routinely ranks very high on national, independent surveys of home security systems providers.

All Protection 1 packages include

24-hour monitoring
Professional installation by certified professionals
Digital, completely wireless systems
Color touchscreen monitoring device
Two-way voice communication

Protection 1 also offers a variety of home automation options under the P1 Life title. These packages can be customized to create a complete home system. If you travel frequently, you can manage each part of your home, from door locks to the interior temperature. All Protection 1 automated home systems can be monitored from your phone, laptop or Web-enabled tablet device.

P1 Life home automation options include: